Djinn #5

The fifth volume of Jean Dufaux and Ana Mirallès's sensual adventure series takes the story to Africa, and Mirallès's cover sets the mood beautifully — a woman adorned with intricate white geometric body paint kneels in a warm, richly detailed interior space surrounded by woven baskets and earthen vessels. Mirallès handles every line, ink, and color herself, and the result is a striking piece that feels as much fine art as comics cover. If the series' blend of mystery and exotic atmosphere has drawn you in so far, this 2005 Dargaud release promises to keep that spell firmly intact.